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Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old prodigy, has turned heads in cricket like never before. The rookie opener has had a successful IPL debut this season for the Rajasthan Royals. He racked up 252 runs in seven contested matches, including hitting a record-breaking 35-ball hundred against Gujarat Titans (GT) at home – the quickest by an Indian and the youngest ever to do so. Having achieved plenty at this tender age, with more in abundance waiting to come to him, former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has warned him against getting spoiled by all the luxuries and distractions, including fame, money, stardom and whatnot.&nbsp;From hitting his first ball for a six in the cash-rich league to sharing the dressing room with the game’s giants, active and former stars, Vaibhav is exposed to everything this game has to offer, including its twists and turns. While his recent performances (for India U-19) against England U-19 in the concluded Youth ODI series, wherein he hit 17 sixes across three scheduled matches, had everyone keep a close tab on his game, Dhawan seemed more worried about other aspects of it.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vaibhav-suryavanshi-almost-eclipsed-rishabh-pants-record-whacks-20-ball-50-in-india-vs-england-u19-odi-1751523860164">Vaibhav Suryavanshi almost eclipsed Rishabh Pant's record, whacks 20-ball 50 in India vs England U19 ODI</a> &nbsp;"How old is he, 13-14? (To play IPL) at the age of 14, is a very big thing. The way he was hitting the bowlers and standing in front of the big boys of world cricket at such a young age is remarkable,” Dhawan praised the rookie opener during an exclusive chat with Hindustan Times. &nbsp;“When I look at his confidence while hitting the big shots... it's amazing. Thanks to IPL, our kids can now dream of getting into a big team from the age of 5. Vaibhav manifested that dream. He is there. A big congratulations to him and his family. A very proud moment for all of us in cricket. A 14-year-old kid playing a big league like that and dominating is unthinkable," he continued.&nbsp; &nbsp;Although Suryavanshi never looked intimidated during his time facing some of the top international bowlers in IPL 2025, Dhawan feels the opposition will now work on his weaknesses and try to restrict his beautiful bat flow and run-scoring spree. But first, he must learn to manage the&nbsp;byproducts of success – fame and money.&nbsp; &nbsp;"For him, the challenge is going to be how he is gonna handle the fame, the attention, and the money as well. A blessing that happened to him is that he was in great hands... Rahul Bhai, Vikram Paji (coaches of Rajasthan Royals). They are very very good cricketers. They don't just believe in making good cricketers but good human beings as well. It's very important to be a good human being,” he continued.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I feel that the second year is gonna be a bit tough for him. Bowlers will know what his strength is. They are gonna plan better against him. He has to face those challenges and grow. How he takes care of his mental health will be very important going forward because expectations will rise. The self-expectation will rise as well. How he is gonna handle all that stuff is what I am looking forward to seeing," Dhawan concluded.&nbsp;

From hitting his first ball for a six in the cash-rich league to sharing the dressing room with the game’s giants, active and former stars, Vaibhav is exposed to everything this game has to offer, including its twists and turns.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old prodigy, has turned heads in cricket like never before. The rookie opener has had a successful IPL debut this season for the Rajasthan Royals. He racked up 252 runs in seven contested matches, including hitting a record-breaking 35-ball hundred against Gujarat Titans (GT) at home – the quickest by an Indian and the youngest ever to do so. Having achieved plenty at this tender age, with more in abundance waiting to come to him, former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has warned him against getting spoiled by all the luxuries and distractions, including fame, money, stardom and whatnot. From hitting his first ball for a six in the cash-rich league to sharing the dressing room with the game’s giants, active and former stars, Vaibhav is exposed to everything this game has to offer, including its twists and turns. While his recent performances (for India U-19) against England U-19 in the concluded Youth ODI series, wherein he hit 17 sixes across three scheduled matches, had everyone keep a close tab on his game, Dhawan seemed more worried about other aspects of it. Also read | Vaibhav Suryavanshi almost eclipsed Rishabh Pant's record, whacks 20-ball 50 in India vs England U19 ODI "How old is he, 13-14? (To play IPL) at the age of 14, is a very big thing. The way he was hitting the bowlers and standing in front of the big boys of world cricket at such a young age is remarkable,” Dhawan praised the rookie opener during an exclusive chat with Hindustan Times. “When I look at his confidence while hitting the big shots... it's amazing. Thanks to IPL, our kids can now dream of getting into a big team from the age of 5. Vaibhav manifested that dream. He is there. A big congratulations to him and his family. A very proud moment for all of us in cricket. A 14-year-old kid playing a big league like that and dominating is unthinkable," he continued. Although Suryavanshi never looked intimidated during his time facing some of the top international bowlers in IPL 2025, Dhawan feels the opposition will now work on his weaknesses and try to restrict his beautiful bat flow and run-scoring spree. But first, he must learn to manage the byproducts of success – fame and money. "For him, the challenge is going to be how he is gonna handle the fame, the attention, and the money as well. A blessing that happened to him is that he was in great hands... Rahul Bhai, Vikram Paji (coaches of Rajasthan Royals). They are very very good cricketers. They don't just believe in making good cricketers but good human beings as well. It's very important to be a good human being,” he continued. "I feel that the second year is gonna be a bit tough for him. Bowlers will know what his strength is. They are gonna plan better against him. He has to face those challenges and grow. How he takes care of his mental health will be very important going forward because expectations will rise. The self-expectation will rise as well. How he is gonna handle all that stuff is what I am looking forward to seeing," Dhawan concluded.

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Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal etched his name in record books on Friday (July 4) after scoring 28 off 22 against England in the ongoing Edgbaston Test. The Indian batter, renowned for his aggressive batting skill leapfrogged Sunil Gavaskar and now sits top of the pile for the fastest 2000 runs by an Asian batter in red-ball format. With this, Jaiswal, who has been in terrific form since making his Test debut in July 2023, added another feather to his cap.&nbsp; &nbsp; Even though his stay at the crease was short, it was impactful as he put up a solid 50-run opening stand with KL Rahul, giving India a strong start in their second innings after gaining a 180-run lead in the first innings.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-2nd-test-harry-brook-underlines-india-s-dominance-in-edgbaston-says-we-have-big-task-at-hand-1751693922807">IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Harry Brook underlines India's dominance in Edgbaston, says 'we have big task at hand'</a>&nbsp;What made the moment even more special was that with this knock, Jaiswal became the fastest Asian batter to reach 2000 runs in Test cricket in terms of Tests played, breaking the record that had stood for almost five decades. Gavaskar had set the record in 1976 and since then, no Asian batter had managed to go past it until Jaiswal did.<h2>Fastest to 2000 Test Runs among Asians (by matches)</h2>&nbsp;

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Name of player</td><td>Matches&nbsp;</td><td>Innings</td><td>Year of completion</td></tr><tr><td>Yashasvi Jaiswal&nbsp;</td><td>21</td><td>40</td><td>2025</td></tr><tr><td>Sunil Gavaskar</td><td>23</td><td>44</td><td>1976</td></tr><tr><td>Javed Miandad</td><td>24</td><td>42</td><td>1979</td></tr><tr><td>Gautam Gambhir</td><td>24</td><td>43</td><td>2009</td></tr><tr><td>Rahul Dravid</td><td>25</td><td>40</td><td>1999</td></tr><tr><td>Virender Sehwag</td><td>25</td><td>40</td><td>2004</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Since his debut, Jaiswal has been on a dream run in red-ball cricket. In the ongoing Test series against England, he already has a century and a half-century to his name. His aggressive yet composed batting style has made him one of the brightest young stars in the Indian team. &nbsp; Coming back to the second Test, with a strong lead of 244 runs and nine wickets still in hand, India will look to bat deep and push for a second innings lead of more than 500 runs.&nbsp;

Yashasvi Jaiswal, renowned for his aggressive batting skill leapfrogged Sunil Gavaskar and now sits top of the pile for the fastest 2000 runs by an Asian batter in red-ball format.

Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal etched his name in record books on Friday (July 4) after scoring 28 off 22 against England in the ongoing Edgbaston Test. The Indian batter, renowned for his aggressive batting skill leapfrogged Sunil Gavaskar and now sits top of the pile for the fastest 2000 runs by an Asian batter in red-ball format. With this, Jaiswal, who has been in terrific form since making his Test debut in July 2023, added another feather to his cap. Even though his stay at the crease was short, it was impactful as he put up a solid 50-run opening stand with KL Rahul, giving India a strong start in their second innings after gaining a 180-run lead in the first innings. Also Read | IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Harry Brook underlines India's dominance in Edgbaston, says 'we have big task at hand' What made the moment even more special was that with this knock, Jaiswal became the fastest Asian batter to reach 2000 runs in Test cricket in terms of Tests played, breaking the record that had stood for almost five decades. Gavaskar had set the record in 1976 and since then, no Asian batter had managed to go past it until Jaiswal did. Fastest to 2000 Test Runs among Asians (by matches)

Yashasvi Jaiswal, renowned for his aggressive batting skill leapfrogged Sunil Gavaskar and now sits top of the pile for the fastest 2000 runs by an Asian batter in red-ball format.

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England vice-captain Harry Brook underlined India’s dominance over the ongoing Edgbaston Test as the visitors look to find their way back into the five-match series. Having played a key role on Friday (July 4) to reduce India’s lead in the first innings, Brook reckons the visitors have a healthy advantage in the contest. The white-ball captain also reckoned that his side will have a big task at hand tomorrow on Saturday if they are to draw or win the match.&nbsp;<h2>Brook underlines India’s dominance</h2>“Yeah, and I think everybody in the world knows that we're going to try and chase whatever they set us. So, we've obviously got a big task at hand tomorrow morning. We'll try and get a couple of wickets early on and try and put them under pressure,” Brook said after the end of Day 3 in the Edgbaston Test.&nbsp;According to Brook, England need to take three or four wickets in the morning session of Day 4 if they are to save or win the match. India established a first innings lead of 180 runs having bowled out the hosts for 407 in response to the 587 runs scored by Shubman Gill and Co.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-watch-ruben-neves-joao-cancelo-in-tears-as-al-hilal-stars-pay-heartfelt-tribute-to-diogo-jota-1751689236039">Watch: Ruben Neves, Joao Cancelo in tears as Al Hilal stars pay heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota</a>&nbsp;“Yeah, obviously they're in front at the minute, but like I said before if we get a couple of early wickets in the morning. 3 or 4 wickets in the morning, you never know how this game can go. As we've seen last week, we got 7 for 30 runs and then 6 for 40 runs at Headingley and then they've done the same to us today. In cricket, everything happens so quickly and you never know how the game can go,” Brook added.<h2>India in the driver’s seat</h2>At Stumps on Day 3, India closed at 64/1 in their second innings with KL Rahul (28) and Karun Nair (7) in the middle. Yashasvi Jaiswal was the sole batter out for 28 as India now have a lead of 244 runs in their second innings with a huge score in the frame. The visitors currently trail 1-0 in the five-match series having lost the Headingley Test by five wickets last week.

Harry Brook underlined India’s dominance over the ongoing Edgbaston Test as the visitors look to find their way back into the five-match series. Having played a key role to reduce India’s lead in the first innings, Brook reckons the visitors have a healthy advantage in the contest.

England vice-captain Harry Brook underlined India’s dominance over the ongoing Edgbaston Test as the visitors look to find their way back into the five-match series. Having played a key role on Friday (July 4) to reduce India’s lead in the first innings, Brook reckons the visitors have a healthy advantage in the contest. The white-ball captain also reckoned that his side will have a big task at hand tomorrow on Saturday if they are to draw or win the match. Brook underlines India’s dominance “Yeah, and I think everybody in the world knows that we're going to try and chase whatever they set us. So, we've obviously got a big task at hand tomorrow morning. We'll try and get a couple of wickets early on and try and put them under pressure,” Brook said after the end of Day 3 in the Edgbaston Test. According to Brook, England need to take three or four wickets in the morning session of Day 4 if they are to save or win the match. India established a first innings lead of 180 runs having bowled out the hosts for 407 in response to the 587 runs scored by Shubman Gill and Co. ALSO READ | Watch: Ruben Neves, Joao Cancelo in tears as Al Hilal stars pay heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota “Yeah, obviously they're in front at the minute, but like I said before if we get a couple of early wickets in the morning. 3 or 4 wickets in the morning, you never know how this game can go. As we've seen last week, we got 7 for 30 runs and then 6 for 40 runs at Headingley and then they've done the same to us today. In cricket, everything happens so quickly and you never know how the game can go,” Brook added. India in the driver’s seat At Stumps on Day 3, India closed at 64/1 in their second innings with KL Rahul (28) and Karun Nair (7) in the middle. Yashasvi Jaiswal was the sole batter out for 28 as India now have a lead of 244 runs in their second innings with a huge score in the frame. The visitors currently trail 1-0 in the five-match series having lost the Headingley Test by five wickets last week.

Harry Brook underlined India’s dominance over the ongoing Edgbaston Test as the visitors look to find their way back into the five-match series. Having played a key role to reduce India’s lead in the first innings, Brook reckons the visitors have a healthy advantage in the contest.

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Harry Brook underlines India's dominance in Edgbaston, says 'we have big task at hand'

Jamie Smith made the highest Test score by an England wicketkeeper of 184 not out and Harry Brook passed 150 yet again but India still ended Friday's third day of the second Test at Edgbaston with a lead of over 200 runs. England were in dire straits at 84-5, more than 500 runs behind, when Smith joined forces with Brook in just the second over of the day's play. They came together after Mohammed Siraj had taken two wickets in two balls, including removing Ben Stokes for the first golden duck of the England captain's Test career. &nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-drama-at-edgbaston-stokes-charges-at-umpire-after-jaiswal-s-late-drs-call-1751649047791">IND vs ENG: Drama at Edgbaston! Stokes charges at umpire after Jaiswal's late DRS call</a>But England's sixth-wicket duo went on to add 303 runs before Brook fell for 158, with the hosts just one run shy of the follow-on. And by the time England were dismissed for 407, Smith had long since surpassed Surrey mentor Alec Stewart's previous highest Test score by an England wicketkeeper of 173 against New Zealand at Auckland in 1997. The second new ball, as the first one had done, however, proved England's undoing, with Siraj (6-70) and the recalled Akash Deep (4-88), in for the rested Jasprit Bumrah, sharing all 10 wickets in an England innings featuring six ducks.India, looking to level the series after last week's five-wicket loss in the first Test at Headingley, led by 180 runs on first innings following a total of 587 built on captain Shubman Gill's superb 269. And they had extended that advantage to 244 runs at the close, with India 64-1 in their second innings.Yashasvi Jaiswal looked in superb touch while making 28 including six fours before the left-handed opener was lbw to a full-length ball from England first-change Josh Tongue. A visibly angry Stoke was adamant India had taken too long to request a review but, fortunately for England, replays upheld the original decision in their favour.England resumed on 77-3, with Joe Root and Brook -- the world's two top-ranked Test batsmen -- 18 not out and 30 not out respectively.Siraj double blowBut it was not long before Root glanced fast bowler Siraj to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant.And the very next ball, Stokes was undone by a superb rising delivery from Siraj that he edged behind, with England now 84-5.It was the first golden duck of all-rounder Stokes' 113-Test career.But the 24-year-old Smith 'survived' the hat-trick by straight-driving Siraj for four.It was the start of a blistering 80-ball hundred that included 14 fours and three sixes as Smith joined a select group of batsmen to have made 100 runs before lunch in a session of Test cricket.India had rested Bumrah, the world's number one ranked Test bowler, in order to protect the fast bowler's fitness in a series where he is expected to feature in just three out of five matches.But in his absence, Smith smashed 22 runs in a single over from paceman Prasidh Krishna, including a six and four fours.Smith, showing no obvious ill effects from the strain of keeping wicket for 151 overs in India's first innings, cover-drove recalled spinner Washington Sundar's first two balls for four.Consecutive fours off experienced left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja in the last over before lunch, a straight drive followed by a sweep, saw Smith complete an astounding century.Brook, 91 not out at the interval went to a hundred after giving his wicket away on 99 in the first Test.And when he later cut Jadeja for a single it was the fifth time in his nine Test hundreds that Brook had exceeded 150.But Deep eventually broke through with the new ball by bowling Brook with a fine delivery that darted back off the seam.Deep also removed Chris Woakes -- who has a Test century to his credit - for five on the Warwickshire all-rounder's home ground.He had previously reduced England to 13-2 on Thursday by dismissing Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope for ducks in consecutive deliveries.Smith smashed Deep for six over long-on to raise England's 400 but Siraj cleaned up the tail as Brydon Carse, Tongue and Shoaib Bashir failed to manage a run between them.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

India, looking to level the series after last week's five-wicket loss in the first Test at Headingley, led by 180 runs on first innings following a total of 587 built on captain Gill's superb 269. They had extended that advantage to 244 runs at the close, with India 64-1 in their 2nd innings.

Jamie Smith made the highest Test score by an England wicketkeeper of 184 not out and Harry Brook passed 150 yet again but India still ended Friday's third day of the second Test at Edgbaston with a lead of over 200 runs. England were in dire straits at 84-5, more than 500 runs behind, when Smith joined forces with Brook in just the second over of the day's play. They came together after Mohammed Siraj had taken two wickets in two balls, including removing Ben Stokes for the first golden duck of the England captain's Test career. Also Read - IND vs ENG: Drama at Edgbaston! Stokes charges at umpire after Jaiswal's late DRS call But England's sixth-wicket duo went on to add 303 runs before Brook fell for 158, with the hosts just one run shy of the follow-on. And by the time England were dismissed for 407, Smith had long since surpassed Surrey mentor Alec Stewart's previous highest Test score by an England wicketkeeper of 173 against New Zealand at Auckland in 1997. The second new ball, as the first one had done, however, proved England's undoing, with Siraj (6-70) and the recalled Akash Deep (4-88), in for the rested Jasprit Bumrah, sharing all 10 wickets in an England innings featuring six ducks. India, looking to level the series after last week's five-wicket loss in the first Test at Headingley, led by 180 runs on first innings following a total of 587 built on captain Shubman Gill's superb 269. And they had extended that advantage to 244 runs at the close, with India 64-1 in their second innings. Yashasvi Jaiswal looked in superb touch while making 28 including six fours before the left-handed opener was lbw to a full-length ball from England first-change Josh Tongue. A visibly angry Stoke was adamant India had taken too long to request a review but, fortunately for England, replays upheld the original decision in their favour. England resumed on 77-3, with Joe Root and Brook -- the world's two top-ranked Test batsmen -- 18 not out and 30 not out respectively. Siraj double blow But it was not long before Root glanced fast bowler Siraj to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant. And the very next ball, Stokes was undone by a superb rising delivery from Siraj that he edged behind, with England now 84-5. It was the first golden duck of all-rounder Stokes' 113-Test career. But the 24-year-old Smith 'survived' the hat-trick by straight-driving Siraj for four. It was the start of a blistering 80-ball hundred that included 14 fours and three sixes as Smith joined a select group of batsmen to have made 100 runs before lunch in a session of Test cricket. India had rested Bumrah, the world's number one ranked Test bowler, in order to protect the fast bowler's fitness in a series where he is expected to feature in just three out of five matches. But in his absence, Smith smashed 22 runs in a single over from paceman Prasidh Krishna, including a six and four fours. Smith, showing no obvious ill effects from the strain of keeping wicket for 151 overs in India's first innings, cover-drove recalled spinner Washington Sundar's first two balls for four. Consecutive fours off experienced left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja in the last over before lunch, a straight drive followed by a sweep, saw Smith complete an astounding century. Brook, 91 not out at the interval went to a hundred after giving his wicket away on 99 in the first Test. And when he later cut Jadeja for a single it was the fifth time in his nine Test hundreds that Brook had exceeded 150. But Deep eventually broke through with the new ball by bowling Brook with a fine delivery that darted back off the seam. Deep also removed Chris Woakes -- who has a Test century to his credit - for five on the Warwickshire all-rounder's home ground. He had previously reduced England to 13-2 on Thursday by dismissing Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope for ducks in consecutive deliveries. Smith smashed Deep for six over long-on to raise England's 400 but Siraj cleaned up the tail as Brydon Carse, Tongue and Shoaib Bashir failed to manage a run between them. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

India, looking to level the series after last week's five-wicket loss in the first Test at Headingley, led by 180 runs on first innings following a total of 587 built on captain Gill's superb 269. They had extended that advantage to 244 runs at the close, with India 64-1 in their 2nd innings.

IND vs ENG: Smith, Brook revive England but India still ahead at Edgbaston

A lot of drama ensued in dying moments of day 3 (Jul 4) of the second Test between India and England at Edgbaston over a DRS call taken by India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. The southpaw was given LBW just after India crossed fifty-run mark in the second innings and had a long chat with partner KL Rahul before opting to review. &nbsp;England skipper Ben Stokes, however, wasn't amused as he ran to on-field umpires to complain that the DRS was taken after stipulated time limit of 15 seconds. The umpires denied request but Jaiswal was out upon review and had to go back. Jaiswal scored 28 runs before being dismissed and had added 51 runs for the opening wicket with Rahul to take India's lead past 200.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-brook-smith-rewrite-records-with-303-run-6th-wicket-test-partnership-at-edgbaston-1751643852879">IND vs ENG: Brook, Smith rewrite records with 303-run 6th wicket Test partnership at Edgbaston</a><h2>WATCH THE WICKET BELOW:</h2>

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<h2>How much time is allowed to take DRS call?</h2>As per the ICC's rules, a batter has 15 seconds to challenge the on-field umpire's decision of out and take a review. Similarly, the fielding side also gets 15 seconds to challenge the on-field umpire's not out call against the batter.<h2>What happens after taking DRS call?</h2>After a batter or the fielding side takes DRS call, the on-field umpire sends the decision to get reviewed by the third umpire. The third umpire then checks the validity of the decision including if the delivery was a no-ball and conveys the decision to on-field umpire who then gives the signal on ground.<h2>How many times DRS can be taken in an innings?</h2>Each team, batting or bowling, can take DRS three times in an innings. In case the DRS call goes in favour of the team or the on-field umpire's call stays then they retain the review else the review is lost.<h2>What is umpire's call?</h2>The umpire's call is on-field umpire's decision about a potential out or not out decision. For eg, if a batter is given LBW out by the on-field umpire and decides to review it then the on-field umpire's decision (out or not) stays in case of impact of ball on the off stump or ball hitting the wickets - even if marginally.

Jaiswal was given LBW just after India crossed fifty-run mark in the second innings and had a long chat with partner KL Rahul before opting to review. Ben Stokes, however, wasn't amused as he ran to on-field umpires to complain that the DRS was taken after stipulated time limit of 15 seconds.

A lot of drama ensued in dying moments of day 3 (Jul 4) of the second Test between India and England at Edgbaston over a DRS call taken by India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. The southpaw was given LBW just after India crossed fifty-run mark in the second innings and had a long chat with partner KL Rahul before opting to review. England skipper Ben Stokes, however, wasn't amused as he ran to on-field umpires to complain that the DRS was taken after stipulated time limit of 15 seconds. The umpires denied request but Jaiswal was out upon review and had to go back. Jaiswal scored 28 runs before being dismissed and had added 51 runs for the opening wicket with Rahul to take India's lead past 200. Also Read - IND vs ENG: Brook, Smith rewrite records with 303-run 6th wicket Test partnership at Edgbaston WATCH THE WICKET BELOW:

Jaiswal was given LBW just after India crossed fifty-run mark in the second innings and had a long chat with partner KL Rahul before opting to review. Ben Stokes, however, wasn't amused as he ran to on-field umpires to complain that the DRS was taken after stipulated time limit of 15 seconds.

IND vs ENG: Drama at Edgbaston! Stokes charges at umpire after Jaiswal's late DRS call

Jamie Smith and Harry Brook now have the highest sixth wicket partnership - 303 runs - in Tests in England by any team. The duo surpassed David Holford and Gary Sobers's record of 282 runs for the sixth wicket set in 1966 Test at Lord's. Smith and Brook reached the milestone on day 3 (Jul 4) of the second Test against India at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The partnership is also the third highest against India for the sixth wicket in Test behind Brendon McCullum &amp; BJ Watling's 352 in 2014 (Wellington) and Mahela Jayawardene &amp; Prasanna Jayawardene's 351 in 2009 (Ahmedabad).&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-india-sink-to-new-low-as-jamie-smith-almost-eclipses-shahid-afridi-for-record-ton-at-edgbaston-1751634229200">IND vs ENG: WATCH | India sink to new low as Jamie Smith almost eclipses Shahid Afridi for record ton at Edgbaston</a><h2>What is highest 6th wicket partnership in Tests vs India?</h2><ul><li>352 by Brendon McCullum &amp; BJ Watling (NZ) in 2014</li><li>351 by Mahela Jayawardene &amp; Prasanna Jayawardene (SL) in 2009</li><li>303 by Harry Brook &amp; Jamie Smith (ENG) in 2025</li><li>250 by Clive Lloyd &amp; Deryck Murray (WI) in 1975</li><li>207 by Imran Khan &amp; Saleem Malik (PAK) in 1983</li><li>207 by Jeff Dujon &amp; Clive Lloyd (WI) in 1983</li><li>207 by Kamran Akmal &amp; Misbah-ul-Haq (PAK) in 2007</li></ul><h2>What is highest 6th wicket partnership in Tests for England?</h2><ul><li>399 by Jonnny Bairstow &amp; Ben Stokes in 2016</li><li>303 by Harry Brook &amp; Jamie Smith in 2025</li><li>281 by Andrew Flintoff &amp; Graham Thorpe in 2002</li><li>240 by Barry Knight &amp; Peter Parfitt in 1963</li><li>232 by Ian Botham &amp; Derek Randall in 1984</li></ul><h2>What is the highest 6th wicket partnership in Tests in England?</h2><ul><li>303 by Harry Brook &amp; Jamie Smith (ENG) in 2025</li><li>282 by David Holford &amp; Gary Sobers (WI) in 1966</li><li>261 by Jeff Dujon &amp; Gus Logie (WI) in 1988</li><li>233 by Tom Blundell &amp; Daryll Mitchell (NZ) in 2022</li><li>230 by Ravindra Jadeja &amp; Rishabh Pant (IND) in 2022</li></ul><h2>Smith-Brook Revive Hosts in Edgbaston</h2>England wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith and Harry Brook have revived the hosts on day 3 of the second Test with an unbeaten 271-run partnership for the sixth wicket. England started the day from overnight score of 77/3 and were soon 84/5 before the duo, especially Smith, launched a counterattack.England added 172 runs in the first session despite two wickets as Smith completed his century off 80 balls - joint-third fastest for England in Tests. In the second session, England added 106 runs more without losing a wicket and were trailing by 232 runs in the first innings in reply of India's 587.Smith was batting 157 off 169 balls while Brook, England's white-ball skipper, was batting at 140 as England finished the second session at 355/5. The partnership was broken with England at 387 when Akash Deep got rid of Harry Brook at 158.

The 303-run partnership by Brook and Smith is also the third highest against India for the sixth wicket in Test behind Brendon McCullum & BJ Watling's 352 in 2014 (Wellington) and Mahela Jayawardene & Prasanna Jayawardene's 351 in 2009 (Ahmedabad).

Jamie Smith and Harry Brook now have the highest sixth wicket partnership - 303 runs - in Tests in England by any team. The duo surpassed David Holford and Gary Sobers's record of 282 runs for the sixth wicket set in 1966 Test at Lord's. Smith and Brook reached the milestone on day 3 (Jul 4) of the second Test against India at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The partnership is also the third highest against India for the sixth wicket in Test behind Brendon McCullum & BJ Watling's 352 in 2014 (Wellington) and Mahela Jayawardene & Prasanna Jayawardene's 351 in 2009 (Ahmedabad). Also Read - IND vs ENG: WATCH | India sink to new low as Jamie Smith almost eclipses Shahid Afridi for record ton at Edgbaston What is highest 6th wicket partnership in Tests vs India? 352 by Brendon McCullum & BJ Watling (NZ) in 2014 351 by Mahela Jayawardene & Prasanna Jayawardene (SL) in 2009 303 by Harry Brook & Jamie Smith (ENG) in 2025 250 by Clive Lloyd & Deryck Murray (WI) in 1975 207 by Imran Khan & Saleem Malik (PAK) in 1983 207 by Jeff Dujon & Clive Lloyd (WI) in 1983 207 by Kamran Akmal & Misbah-ul-Haq (PAK) in 2007 What is highest 6th wicket partnership in Tests for England? 399 by Jonnny Bairstow & Ben Stokes in 2016 303 by Harry Brook & Jamie Smith in 2025 281 by Andrew Flintoff & Graham Thorpe in 2002 240 by Barry Knight & Peter Parfitt in 1963 232 by Ian Botham & Derek Randall in 1984 What is the highest 6th wicket partnership in Tests in England? 303 by Harry Brook & Jamie Smith (ENG) in 2025 282 by David Holford & Gary Sobers (WI) in 1966 261 by Jeff Dujon & Gus Logie (WI) in 1988 233 by Tom Blundell & Daryll Mitchell (NZ) in 2022 230 by Ravindra Jadeja & Rishabh Pant (IND) in 2022 Smith-Brook Revive Hosts in Edgbaston England wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith and Harry Brook have revived the hosts on day 3 of the second Test with an unbeaten 271-run partnership for the sixth wicket. England started the day from overnight score of 77/3 and were soon 84/5 before the duo, especially Smith, launched a counterattack. England added 172 runs in the first session despite two wickets as Smith completed his century off 80 balls - joint-third fastest for England in Tests. In the second session, England added 106 runs more without losing a wicket and were trailing by 232 runs in the first innings in reply of India's 587. Smith was batting 157 off 169 balls while Brook, England's white-ball skipper, was batting at 140 as England finished the second session at 355/5. The partnership was broken with England at 387 when Akash Deep got rid of Harry Brook at 158.

The 303-run partnership by Brook and Smith is also the third highest against India for the sixth wicket in Test behind Brendon McCullum &amp; BJ Watling's 352 in 2014 (Wellington) and Mahela Jayawardene &amp; Prasanna Jayawardene's 351 in 2009 (Ahmedabad).

IND vs ENG: Brook, Smith rewrite records with 303-run 6th wicket Test partnership at Edgbaston

Ben Stokes was dismissed on a first-ball duck on day 3 (Jul 4) of the second Test against India at Edgbaston in Birmingham and became only the second England skipper ever to register this not-so-happy record. Before Stokes, Tony Lewis of England was dismissed for a golden duck against Indian during 1973 Test in Mumbai. Stokes is also the 11th skipper overall to register a golden duck against India in Tests. The last skipper overall was Pat Cummins of Australia who scored a golden duck against India in Tests during Delhi Test in 2023.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-india-sink-to-new-low-as-jamie-smith-almost-eclipses-shahid-afridi-for-record-ton-at-edgbaston-1751634229200">IND vs ENG: WATCH | India sink to new low as Jamie Smith almost eclipses Shahid Afridi for record ton at Edgbaston</a><h2>List to Captain to Score Golden Ducks vs India in Tests</h2><ul><li>Gary Sobers (West Indies) in 1971</li><li>Tony Lewis (England) in 1973</li><li>Greg Chappell (Australia) in 1981</li><li>Arjuna Ranatunga (Sri Lanka) in 1994</li><li>Alastair Campbell (Zimbabwe) in 1998</li><li>Shaun Pollock (South Africa) in 2001</li><li>Inzamam-ul-Haq (Pakistan) in 2004</li><li>Younis Khan (Pakistan) in 2006</li><li>Michael Clarke (Australia) in 2013</li><li>Pat Cummins (Australia) in 2023</li><li>Ben Stokes (England) in 2025</li></ul><h2>Smith-Brook Revive Hosts in Edgbaston</h2>&nbsp;England wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith and Harry Brook have revived the hosts on day 3 of the second Test with an unbeaten 271-run partnership for the sixth wicket. England started the day from overnight score of 77/3 and were soon 84/5 before the duo, especially Smith, launched a counterattack.England added 172 runs in the first session despite two wickets as Smith completed his century off 80 balls - joint-third fastest for England in Tests. In the second session, England added 106 runs more without losing a wicket and were trailing by 232 runs in the first innings in reply of India's 587.Smith was batting 157 off 169 balls while Brook, England's white-ball skipper, was batting at 140 as England finished the second session at 355/5.&nbsp;

Stokes is also the 11th skipper overall to register a golden duck against India in Tests. The last skipper overall was Pat Cummins of Australia who scored a golden duck against India in Tests during Delhi Test in 2023.



Ben Stokes was dismissed on a first-ball duck on day 3 (Jul 4) of the second Test against India at Edgbaston in Birmingham and became only the second England skipper ever to register this not-so-happy record. Before Stokes, Tony Lewis of England was dismissed for a golden duck against Indian during 1973 Test in Mumbai. Stokes is also the 11th skipper overall to register a golden duck against India in Tests. The last skipper overall was Pat Cummins of Australia who scored a golden duck against India in Tests during Delhi Test in 2023. Also Read - IND vs ENG: WATCH | India sink to new low as Jamie Smith almost eclipses Shahid Afridi for record ton at Edgbaston List to Captain to Score Golden Ducks vs India in Tests Gary Sobers (West Indies) in 1971 Tony Lewis (England) in 1973 Greg Chappell (Australia) in 1981 Arjuna Ranatunga (Sri Lanka) in 1994 Alastair Campbell (Zimbabwe) in 1998 Shaun Pollock (South Africa) in 2001 Inzamam-ul-Haq (Pakistan) in 2004 Younis Khan (Pakistan) in 2006 Michael Clarke (Australia) in 2013 Pat Cummins (Australia) in 2023 Ben Stokes (England) in 2025 Smith-Brook Revive Hosts in Edgbaston England wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith and Harry Brook have revived the hosts on day 3 of the second Test with an unbeaten 271-run partnership for the sixth wicket. England started the day from overnight score of 77/3 and were soon 84/5 before the duo, especially Smith, launched a counterattack. England added 172 runs in the first session despite two wickets as Smith completed his century off 80 balls - joint-third fastest for England in Tests. In the second session, England added 106 runs more without losing a wicket and were trailing by 232 runs in the first innings in reply of India's 587. Smith was batting 157 off 169 balls while Brook, England's white-ball skipper, was batting at 140 as England finished the second session at 355/5.

Before Stokes, Tony Lewis of England was dismissed for a golden duck against Indian during 1973 Test in Mumbai. Stokes is also the 11th skipper overall to register a golden duck against India in Tests.

IND vs ENG: Ben Stokes joins Inzamam and Cummins in UNWANTED list with golden duck at Edgbaston

From Brian Lara to Sanath Jayasuriya, here's a look at the top eight batters with highest Test scores in cricket history. The list also includes Matthew Hayden, Sir Garry Sobers, Leonard Hutton and Hanif Mohammad.

From Brian Lara to Sanath Jayasuriya, here's a look at the top eight batters with highest Test scores in cricket history. The list also includes Matthew Hayden, Sir Garry Sobers, Leonard Hutton and Hanif Mohammad.

From Brian Lara to Sanath Jayasuriya: 8 batters with highest Test scores in cricket history

As Jamie Smith led England's counterattack after two early wickets on day 3 (Jul 4) of the second Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham, India entered the record books of Test history for all the wrong reasons. India, who are without premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah for the Test, conceded 176 runs in the first session - the third most by them since 2015 in a session. India have conceded more than 172 runs in a session only twice - 213 against Australia in 2015 and 176 against England in 2024. Smith, meanwhile, hit his century - the joint-third fastest for England in Tests and fourth fastest against India in red-ball.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shubman-gill-joins-sehwag-and-dravid-in-list-of-250-score-by-indian-batters-in-away-tests-along-with-1751558781803">Shubman Gill joins Sehwag and Dravid in list of 250+ score by Indian batters in away Tests</a><h2>Most Runs Conceded by India in One Session in a Test since 2015</h2><ul><li>213 - against Australia on day 4 in session 3 at Sydney in 2015</li><li>176 - against England on day 2 in session 3 at Sydney in 2024</li><li>172 - against England on day 3 in session 1 at Sydney in 2025</li><li>171 - against Australia on day 2 in session 3 at Sydney in 2024</li><li>167 - against West Indies on day 5 in session 1 at Sydney in 2016</li></ul><h2>Fastest Test Hundreds Against India</h2><ul><li>David Warner (Australia) - 69 Balls - Perth 2011/12</li><li>AB de Villers (South Africa) - 76 Balls - Centurion 2010/11</li><li>Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) - 78 Balls - Lahore 2005/06</li><li>Jamie Smith (England) - 80 Balls - Birmingham 2025</li><li>Kamran Akmal (Pakistan) - 81 Balls - Lahore 2005/06</li></ul><h2>Fastest Test Hundreds for England</h2><ul><li>Gilbert Jessop - 76 Balls vs Australia at The Oval in 1902 Jonny Bairstow - 77 Balls vs New Zealand at Trent Bridge in 2022</li><li>Harry Brook - 80 Balls vs Pakistan at Rawalpindi in 2022</li><li>Jamie Smith - 80 Balls vs India at Edgbaston in 2025</li><li>Ben Stokes - 85 &nbsp;Balls vs New Zealand at Lord's in 2015</li></ul>Thanks to Smith's counterattack and his unbeaten 165-run partnership with Harry Brook took England to 249/5 at lunch on day 3 after being reduced to 84/5.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">The THIRD-FASTEST England Test century 🤯 Counter-attacking in the extreme from Jamie Smith ☄️ <a href="https://t.co/8Yz3Ccc0WL">pic.twitter.com/8Yz3Ccc0WL</a>&mdash; England Cricket (@englandcricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/englandcricket/status/1941112426201788766?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 India, who are without premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah for the Test, conceded 176 runs in the first session - the third most by them since 2015 in a session. Smith, meanwhile, hit his century - the joint-third fastest for England in Tests and fourth fastest against India in red-ball.

As Jamie Smith led England's counterattack after two early wickets on day 3 (Jul 4) of the second Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham, India entered the record books of Test history for all the wrong reasons. India, who are without premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah for the Test, conceded 176 runs in the first session - the third most by them since 2015 in a session. India have conceded more than 172 runs in a session only twice - 213 against Australia in 2015 and 176 against England in 2024. Smith, meanwhile, hit his century - the joint-third fastest for England in Tests and fourth fastest against India in red-ball. Also Read - Shubman Gill joins Sehwag and Dravid in list of 250+ score by Indian batters in away Tests Most Runs Conceded by India in One Session in a Test since 2015 213 - against Australia on day 4 in session 3 at Sydney in 2015 176 - against England on day 2 in session 3 at Sydney in 2024 172 - against England on day 3 in session 1 at Sydney in 2025 171 - against Australia on day 2 in session 3 at Sydney in 2024 167 - against West Indies on day 5 in session 1 at Sydney in 2016 Fastest Test Hundreds Against India David Warner (Australia) - 69 Balls - Perth 2011/12 AB de Villers (South Africa) - 76 Balls - Centurion 2010/11 Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) - 78 Balls - Lahore 2005/06 Jamie Smith (England) - 80 Balls - Birmingham 2025 Kamran Akmal (Pakistan) - 81 Balls - Lahore 2005/06 Fastest Test Hundreds for England Gilbert Jessop - 76 Balls vs Australia at The Oval in 1902 Jonny Bairstow - 77 Balls vs New Zealand at Trent Bridge in 2022 Harry Brook - 80 Balls vs Pakistan at Rawalpindi in 2022 Jamie Smith - 80 Balls vs India at Edgbaston in 2025 Ben Stokes - 85 Balls vs New Zealand at Lord's in 2015 Thanks to Smith's counterattack and his unbeaten 165-run partnership with Harry Brook took England to 249/5 at lunch on day 3 after being reduced to 84/5.

&nbsp;India, who are without premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah for the Test, conceded 176 runs in the first session - the third most by them since 2015 in a session. Smith, meanwhile, hit his century - the joint-third fastest for England in Tests and fourth fastest against India in red-ball.

IND vs ENG: WATCH | India sink to new low as Jamie Smith almost eclipses Shahid Afridi for record ton at Edgbaston

From Shoaib Akhtar to Mitchell Starc, let's have a look at top ten fastest bowlers of all time. The list also features Shaun Tait, Brett Lee, Jeff Thomson, Andy Roberts, Mitchell Johnson, Fidel Edwards and Shane Bond.

From Shoaib Akhtar to Mitchell Starc, let's have a look at top ten fastest bowlers of all time. The list also features Shaun Tait, Brett Lee, Jeff Thomson, Andy Roberts, Mitchell Johnson, Fidel Edwards and Shane Bond.

From Shoaib Akhtar to Mitchell Starc: Top 10 fastest bowlers of all time

Only a handful of batters have completed double hundreds in both One-Day and Test Cricket. While the list consists of four Indian players, including the recently appointed Test captain Shubman Gill, the remaining batter is a giant across all formats.

Only a handful of batters have completed double hundreds in both One-Day and Test Cricket. While the list consists of four Indian players, including the recently appointed Test captain Shubman Gill, the remaining batter is a giant across all formats.

From Gill to Gayle, 5 Batters to Score Double Hundreds in both ODIs and Tests

Newly-appointed India’s Test captain Shubman Gill hammered multiple records in his breathtaking 269 against England in the first innings of the second Test at Edgbaston. The right-handed batter registered the highest score by an Indian skipper in England, also becoming the first Asian captain ever to cross the 200-run mark on English soil. With several more records attached to his marathon innings, which propelled India to 587 after being sent out to bat first, Gill revealed his father’s message. Although his 269 won a billion hearts worldwide, his father’s message, more so a reminder, broke his.&nbsp;Speaking on bcci.tv, soon after the day ended, Gill put his phone on loud for the viewers to listen to the conversation between him and his father, Lakhwinder Singh, where his proud dad congratulated him on his record-breaking outing but also kept him grounded with a subtle reminder.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-bangladesh-white-ball-series-called-off-as-bcb-aims-to-sell-media-rights-for-pakistan-t20is-report-1751607871798">India-Bangladesh white-ball series called off as BCB aims to sell media rights for Pakistan T20Is - Report</a> &nbsp;“It means a lot coming from him. But he did also tell me that I missed my triple century. Hopefully, we’ll end this match on a great note,” shared Gill while talking with BCCI in a video released on their social media on Friday (Jul 4). &nbsp;Gill completed his maiden double hundred inside the second session on day two, later crossing the 250 mark sooner. Just when he was approaching the 300-run milestone, a bouncer from Josh Tongue led to his wicket on 269. This tally also surpasses Virat Kohli’s 254 (as an Indian captain with the most runs hit in a Test) that he scored against South Africa in 2019. &nbsp;“Well played, I enjoyed watching your batting, and my heart was at peace. You were batting like in your childhood U16 and U19 days, and your batting felt that way— I felt very proud,” his father said in an audio recording. Gill’s mother, Keart Kaur Gill, is also heard in the audio saying, “Felt amazing watching you bat, keep going, God bless you.”&nbsp;WATCH -

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Presenting 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀, ft. Captain Shubman Gill When there&#39;s more than just Captain and Batter&#39;s duties 🤔<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvIND</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ShubmanGill?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShubmanGill</a>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1940976361986052493?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>‘This means a lot’ &nbsp;</h3>Gill’s highest score in domestic cricket was 268, which he scored for Punjab against Tamil Nadu in 2018, and he surpassed it with his maiden double ton in Tests, perhaps the first of many.&nbsp;&nbsp;Reflecting on his father’s message to him, the new Test skipper said, “This message means a lot to me. I think, growing up, I played almost all of my cricket for my dad, in the sense that it was because of him that I started playing. And the only person besides him is my best friend, whom I practised with. These are the only two people, when it comes to my cricket, that I care about and that I listen to.”

With several more records attached to his marathon innings, which propelled India to 587 after being sent out to bat first, Gill revealed his father’s message.

Newly-appointed India’s Test captain Shubman Gill hammered multiple records in his breathtaking 269 against England in the first innings of the second Test at Edgbaston. The right-handed batter registered the highest score by an Indian skipper in England, also becoming the first Asian captain ever to cross the 200-run mark on English soil. With several more records attached to his marathon innings, which propelled India to 587 after being sent out to bat first, Gill revealed his father’s message. Although his 269 won a billion hearts worldwide, his father’s message, more so a reminder, broke his. Speaking on bcci.tv, soon after the day ended, Gill put his phone on loud for the viewers to listen to the conversation between him and his father, Lakhwinder Singh, where his proud dad congratulated him on his record-breaking outing but also kept him grounded with a subtle reminder. Also read | India-Bangladesh white-ball series called off as BCB aims to sell media rights for Pakistan T20Is - Report “It means a lot coming from him. But he did also tell me that I missed my triple century. Hopefully, we’ll end this match on a great note,” shared Gill while talking with BCCI in a video released on their social media on Friday (Jul 4). Gill completed his maiden double hundred inside the second session on day two, later crossing the 250 mark sooner. Just when he was approaching the 300-run milestone, a bouncer from Josh Tongue led to his wicket on 269. This tally also surpasses Virat Kohli’s 254 (as an Indian captain with the most runs hit in a Test) that he scored against South Africa in 2019. “Well played, I enjoyed watching your batting, and my heart was at peace. You were batting like in your childhood U16 and U19 days, and your batting felt that way— I felt very proud,” his father said in an audio recording. Gill’s mother, Keart Kaur Gill, is also heard in the audio saying, “Felt amazing watching you bat, keep going, God bless you.” WATCH -

With several more records attached to his marathon innings, which propelled India to 587 after being sent out to bat first, Gill revealed his father’s message.

IND vs ENG 2025: Shubman Gill’s 269 won a billion hearts but his father’s message broke his - what he said

Shahneel Gill is the sister of current Indian Test captain Shubman Gill. She is well-known on social media, especially Instagram where she has over 426,000 followers. Her account features photos and videos from her travels, outings and luxurious lifestyle.

Shahneel Gill is the sister of current Indian Test captain Shubman Gill. She is well-known on social media, especially Instagram where she has over 426,000 followers. Her account features photos and videos from her travels, outings and luxurious lifestyle.

Meet India's Test captain sister Shahneel - A social media sensation and success specialist

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was granted the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the Telangana Police in 2024. Following Team India's T20 World Cup triumph last year, the Telangana Government appointed Mohammed Siraj, one of the state's top cricketers, as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). The announcement made big news across the country. Many people are curious to know how much salary he gets from the government for this post and along with what he earns from BCCI. Here's a detailed look.&nbsp;Siraj’s government salary as DSP&nbsp;As a DSP in Telangana Police, Siraj’s monthly salary is between ₹58,850 and ₹1,37,050. In addition to this, he also receives allowances for house rent, medical needs and travel. The state government has also promised him a 600-square-yard plot.&nbsp;BCCI salary and IPL deal&nbsp;Siraj is part of the Grade A category in BCCI’s central contract, which means he earns ₹5 crore per year from the board. Apart from this, he also gets match fees and performance bonuses.&nbsp;In the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) edition, Siraj played for the Gujarat Titans (GT), who bought him for ₹12.25 crore. Before the IPL 2025 mega auction, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) released him. So far in the IPL, Siraj has played 108 matches and taken 109 wickets, with an average of 30.72 runs per wicket.&nbsp;Siraj’s recent performance&nbsp;Currently, Siraj is with the Indian cricket team on their England tour for a five-match Test series. In the first Test, which India lost to England by five wickets, Siraj had a tough game, managing to take only two wickets across both innings.&nbsp;In the ongoing 2nd Test match, Team India holds a strong position against the England, furthermore, at the end of the day 2, England were 77 for three in 20 overs. Mohammed Siraj took an important wicket of Zak Crawley and provided a key breakthrough for the team.

Following Team India's T20 World Cup triumph last year, the Telangana Government appointed Mohammed Siraj, one of the state's top cricketers, as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was granted the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the Telangana Police in 2024. Following Team India's T20 World Cup triumph last year, the Telangana Government appointed Mohammed Siraj, one of the state's top cricketers, as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). The announcement made big news across the country. Many people are curious to know how much salary he gets from the government for this post and along with what he earns from BCCI. Here's a detailed look. Siraj’s government salary as DSP As a DSP in Telangana Police, Siraj’s monthly salary is between ₹58,850 and ₹1,37,050. In addition to this, he also receives allowances for house rent, medical needs and travel. The state government has also promised him a 600-square-yard plot. BCCI salary and IPL deal Siraj is part of the Grade A category in BCCI’s central contract, which means he earns ₹5 crore per year from the board. Apart from this, he also gets match fees and performance bonuses. In the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) edition, Siraj played for the Gujarat Titans (GT), who bought him for ₹12.25 crore. Before the IPL 2025 mega auction, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) released him. So far in the IPL, Siraj has played 108 matches and taken 109 wickets, with an average of 30.72 runs per wicket. Siraj’s recent performance Currently, Siraj is with the Indian cricket team on their England tour for a five-match Test series. In the first Test, which India lost to England by five wickets, Siraj had a tough game, managing to take only two wickets across both innings. In the ongoing 2nd Test match, Team India holds a strong position against the England, furthermore, at the end of the day 2, England were 77 for three in 20 overs. Mohammed Siraj took an important wicket of Zak Crawley and provided a key breakthrough for the team.

Following Team India's T20 World Cup triumph last year, the Telangana Government appointed Mohammed Siraj, one of the state's top cricketers, as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).

What is Mohammed Siraj's salary as a DSP in Telangana government?

Sour diplomatic relations seem to have taken a toll on cricket as Team India’s scheduled tour of Bangladesh (Aug 17-31), consisting of three ODIs and as many T20Is, is now off the table. The latest reports suggest that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has called off the home series against India for now, but has not ruled it out entirely, keeping a possible window open for it in future. Early signs of BCB cancelling or postponing this series came when the host board paused its media rights sale. Although the technical bidding was slated for Monday (Jul 7), the financial bidding was to follow next Thursday (Jul 10).&nbsp;A Cricbuzz report has stated that while the BCB was initially planning to sell its media rights for two years, from July 2025 to July 2027, they are now aiming to sell those for the three-match T20I series against Pakistan, scheduled later this month, before moving on to the remaining matches in the current cycle.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2nd-test-ravindra-jadeja-to-escape-bcci-sanction-despite-breaking-key-rule-on-day-2-at-edgbaston-1751604096869">IND vs ENG: Ravindra Jadeja to escape BCCI sanction despite breaking key rule on day 2 at Edgbaston</a> &nbsp;"We will continue, we will take time to research the market. There is no point in rushing things. We can give different contracts," a BCB official said in a chat with Cricbuzz in Dhaka. "We asked to sell the rights for only the Pakistan series. Then take your time. Because we don't have time. There is no time for the Pakistan series," the BCB official said. &nbsp;Meanwhile, an Indian broadcaster also confirmed the development. &nbsp;"They have informed us that there is no India series. After announcing the tender, they did not provide the ITT (Invitation to Tender). They are selling, for now, only for the Pakistan series," an Indian broadcaster also said, as quoted by Cricbuzz.<h3>‘No official announcement yet’ &nbsp;</h3>Although nothing is official yet, the report claims that BCCI and BCB could make a joint announcement on this series within a week. But as of now, India's white-ball tour of Bangladesh remains cancelled. &nbsp;"The date for the India series hasn't been fixed yet. They (the BCCI) said it's difficult for them to come in August. This is part of FTP," the BCB official said. &nbsp;Meanwhile, India’s strained diplomatic ties with Pakistan and Bangladesh in recent times have presumably forced stakeholders and even the government against proceeding with this series, per the report. Both countries, along with the tournament host, India, would be part of the six-team Asia Cup event, set for the September window.&nbsp;

Although nothing is official yet, the report claims that BCCI and BCB could make a joint announcement on this series within a week

Sour diplomatic relations seem to have taken a toll on cricket as Team India’s scheduled tour of Bangladesh (Aug 17-31), consisting of three ODIs and as many T20Is, is now off the table. The latest reports suggest that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has called off the home series against India for now, but has not ruled it out entirely, keeping a possible window open for it in future. Early signs of BCB cancelling or postponing this series came when the host board paused its media rights sale. Although the technical bidding was slated for Monday (Jul 7), the financial bidding was to follow next Thursday (Jul 10). A Cricbuzz report has stated that while the BCB was initially planning to sell its media rights for two years, from July 2025 to July 2027, they are now aiming to sell those for the three-match T20I series against Pakistan, scheduled later this month, before moving on to the remaining matches in the current cycle. Also read | IND vs ENG: Ravindra Jadeja to escape BCCI sanction despite breaking key rule on day 2 at Edgbaston "We will continue, we will take time to research the market. There is no point in rushing things. We can give different contracts," a BCB official said in a chat with Cricbuzz in Dhaka. "We asked to sell the rights for only the Pakistan series. Then take your time. Because we don't have time. There is no time for the Pakistan series," the BCB official said. Meanwhile, an Indian broadcaster also confirmed the development. "They have informed us that there is no India series. After announcing the tender, they did not provide the ITT (Invitation to Tender). They are selling, for now, only for the Pakistan series," an Indian broadcaster also said, as quoted by Cricbuzz. ‘No official announcement yet’ Although nothing is official yet, the report claims that BCCI and BCB could make a joint announcement on this series within a week. But as of now, India's white-ball tour of Bangladesh remains cancelled. "The date for the India series hasn't been fixed yet. They (the BCCI) said it's difficult for them to come in August. This is part of FTP," the BCB official said. Meanwhile, India’s strained diplomatic ties with Pakistan and Bangladesh in recent times have presumably forced stakeholders and even the government against proceeding with this series, per the report. Both countries, along with the tournament host, India, would be part of the six-team Asia Cup event, set for the September window.

Although nothing is official yet, the report claims that BCCI and BCB could make a joint announcement on this series within a week

India-Bangladesh white-ball series called off as BCB aims to sell media rights for Pakistan T20Is - Report

The second Test between India and England at Edgbaston has been a solid one-sided affair thus far, thanks to the Indian captain Shubman Gill and ace all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. While Gill hogged all the limelight for his career-best 269 after being sent out to bat first, Jadeja received massive praise for his valiant 89, helping India recover from a possible mid-inning collapse. He stitched a brilliant 203-run stand for the sixth wicket with Gill, propelling India to 587 in the first innings. Jadeja, however, almost paid a price for it, breaking a key BCCI rule to get there, but is unlikely to face any sanction for it.&nbsp;Following India’s horror show Down Under this time, the BCCI tightened rules for players, one of which states that all players, regardless, must travel together in the team bus to the venue, hotel or training ground, disallowing anyone to travel separately. Jadeja broke this rule ahead of day two play at Edgbaston, reaching the ground earlier than his teammates to hit the nets. Since his efforts paid off eventually, the ranked number one Test all-rounder is likely to escape any fine or punishment. &nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-india-pacers-put-england-under-pressure-after-skipper-gills-269-1751564925753">IND vs ENG: India pacers put England under pressure after skipper Gill's record double ton</a> &nbsp;Considering India suffered a late collapse twice in the series opener in Leeds, Jadeja knew that even if he’s breaking BCCI’s Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs), he is doing it for the greater cause, and it showed. &nbsp;"Somewhere I felt that I should go and bat extra because the ball was still new," Jadeja said. "I felt, if I can see the new ball off, it would become easy for the rest of the innings. Luckily, I could bat till lunch, and then Washi [Sundar] also batted well with Shubman. The more you bat in England, the better it is because you never feel you are set in England. At any time, a ball can swing and take your edge or bowl you." &nbsp;Although he missed out on his second Test hundred on English soil, Jadeja felt content with his contribution, which helped India stay on top of England after two days of play.&nbsp; &nbsp;"When you contribute with the bat for the team, it feels great; when you are playing outside India, and the team needs you more, it feels good," Jadeja said. "From 210 for 5 to put together a big partnership to take the team forward, it is a challenge. I took it as a challenge. If you can stick around with the captain and put together a big partnership, it gives you confidence as a cricketer and a batter that in the coming matches also you can contribute." &nbsp;Meanwhile, India reduced England to 77 for three before stumps on day two, removing both openers and last game centurion Ollie Pope. Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement, Akash Deep, picked up two wickets off two balls before Mohammad Siraj accounted for Zak Crawley, caught in the slips. The hosts trail by 510 runs with seven wickets remaining in the first innings.&nbsp;

Jadeja scored a valiant 89, stitching 203 runs with Shubman Gill for the sixth wicket in India's first innings at Edgbaston. 

The second Test between India and England at Edgbaston has been a solid one-sided affair thus far, thanks to the Indian captain Shubman Gill and ace all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. While Gill hogged all the limelight for his career-best 269 after being sent out to bat first, Jadeja received massive praise for his valiant 89, helping India recover from a possible mid-inning collapse. He stitched a brilliant 203-run stand for the sixth wicket with Gill, propelling India to 587 in the first innings. Jadeja, however, almost paid a price for it, breaking a key BCCI rule to get there, but is unlikely to face any sanction for it. Following India’s horror show Down Under this time, the BCCI tightened rules for players, one of which states that all players, regardless, must travel together in the team bus to the venue, hotel or training ground, disallowing anyone to travel separately. Jadeja broke this rule ahead of day two play at Edgbaston, reaching the ground earlier than his teammates to hit the nets. Since his efforts paid off eventually, the ranked number one Test all-rounder is likely to escape any fine or punishment. Also read | IND vs ENG: India pacers put England under pressure after skipper Gill's record double ton Considering India suffered a late collapse twice in the series opener in Leeds, Jadeja knew that even if he’s breaking BCCI’s Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs), he is doing it for the greater cause, and it showed. "Somewhere I felt that I should go and bat extra because the ball was still new," Jadeja said. "I felt, if I can see the new ball off, it would become easy for the rest of the innings. Luckily, I could bat till lunch, and then Washi [Sundar] also batted well with Shubman. The more you bat in England, the better it is because you never feel you are set in England. At any time, a ball can swing and take your edge or bowl you." Although he missed out on his second Test hundred on English soil, Jadeja felt content with his contribution, which helped India stay on top of England after two days of play. "When you contribute with the bat for the team, it feels great; when you are playing outside India, and the team needs you more, it feels good," Jadeja said. "From 210 for 5 to put together a big partnership to take the team forward, it is a challenge. I took it as a challenge. If you can stick around with the captain and put together a big partnership, it gives you confidence as a cricketer and a batter that in the coming matches also you can contribute." Meanwhile, India reduced England to 77 for three before stumps on day two, removing both openers and last game centurion Ollie Pope. Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement, Akash Deep, picked up two wickets off two balls before Mohammad Siraj accounted for Zak Crawley, caught in the slips. The hosts trail by 510 runs with seven wickets remaining in the first innings.

Jadeja scored a valiant 89, stitching a 203-run stand with Shubman Gill for the sixth wicket in India's first innings at Edgbaston.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: Ravindra Jadeja to escape BCCI sanction despite breaking key rule on day 2 at Edgbaston

A second consecutive century partnership between Alex Carey and Beau Webster lifted Australia to 286 all out on the opening day of the second Test against the West Indies at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada on Thursday. Rapidly fading light denied the Aussie opening bowlers a couple overs against the West Indies opening pair of former captain Kraigg Brathwaite, playing in his 100th Test, and John Campbell. Less than a week after their second innings effort in the first Test paved the way to a 159-run victory in Barbados, the sixth-wicket pairing of Carey and Webster put on 112 to ensure that the Caribbean bowlers were again thwarted in pursuit of a swift demolition of the visitors' first innings.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-india-pacers-put-england-under-pressure-after-skipper-gills-269-1751564925753">IND vs ENG: India pacers put England under pressure after skipper Gill's record double ton</a>&nbsp;Carey, as usual, was all positivity in a top score of 63 off 81 balls, an innings highlighted by one six and ten fours.&nbsp;Webster, who continues to impress in his first year of Test cricket, was more measured in his innings of 60, occupying 115 deliveries during which he struck one six and six fours, playing the sheet-anchor role through a succession of partnerships after Australia slipped to 93 for four in the morning session after opting to bat first.&nbsp;He was eventually ninth out by the run out route, coming back for a non-existent second run in one of his few errors of judgement in the course of his innings.&nbsp;“It was pretty simple really: keeping the straight balls out and trying to score when it was a bit wider or too straight," said Webster in talking about his innings after the day’s play.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The wicket offered a little bit again so it was a really good effort to get the total we did.”<h2>'Good bowling attack'&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Webster was full of praise for wicketkeeper-batsman Carey for the manner in which he took on the West Indies bowlers.&nbsp;"This series he has been fantastic and it's been a pleasure to be up at the other end," he stated.&nbsp;&nbsp;"We would have loved to get 300-plus and I’m a little bit to blame for not getting us there, but we have a really good bowling attack that bowls with lots of runs on the board and sometimes with not many to defend. We back them 100 percent on this sort of surface."&nbsp;Alzarri Joseph led the West Indies effort with four for 61 while Jayden Seales claimed two for 45 in a bowling attack dominated by pace after left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican was omitted in preference for fast-medium bowler Anderson Phillip.&nbsp;After an indifferent first Test, Joseph was the one to make the early strikes with two wickets, including the returning Steve Smith, while Phillip snared the other as the tourists lost three wickets for three runs midway through the morning session.&nbsp;Following an opening stand of 47, Usman Khawaja was trapped leg-before by Joseph and Sam Konstas drove at Phillip, playing his first Test for 18 months, to offer wicketkeeper Shai Hope a straightforward catch.&nbsp;Smith, who missed the first Test while recovering from the finger injury sustained in the World Test Championship Final against South Africa at Lord’s three weeks earlier, promptly miscued a pull at Joseph to be held by Phillip inches away from the long-leg boundary.&nbsp;Travis Head then joined Cameron Green at 50 for three and the pair took Australia almost to the lunch interval when Green, badly missed by John Campbell at cover, fell two balls later for 26 to Seales via a catch at gully by West Indies captain Roston Chase.&nbsp;Head’s demise shortly after lunch brought in Carey to partner Webster and, not for the first time in this brief series, it proved to be the turning point of the day.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Carey, as usual, was all positivity in a top score of 63 off 81 balls, an innings highlighted by one six and ten fours.

A second consecutive century partnership between Alex Carey and Beau Webster lifted Australia to 286 all out on the opening day of the second Test against the West Indies at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada on Thursday. Rapidly fading light denied the Aussie opening bowlers a couple overs against the West Indies opening pair of former captain Kraigg Brathwaite, playing in his 100th Test, and John Campbell. Less than a week after their second innings effort in the first Test paved the way to a 159-run victory in Barbados, the sixth-wicket pairing of Carey and Webster put on 112 to ensure that the Caribbean bowlers were again thwarted in pursuit of a swift demolition of the visitors' first innings. Also read | IND vs ENG: India pacers put England under pressure after skipper Gill's record double ton Carey, as usual, was all positivity in a top score of 63 off 81 balls, an innings highlighted by one six and ten fours. Webster, who continues to impress in his first year of Test cricket, was more measured in his innings of 60, occupying 115 deliveries during which he struck one six and six fours, playing the sheet-anchor role through a succession of partnerships after Australia slipped to 93 for four in the morning session after opting to bat first. He was eventually ninth out by the run out route, coming back for a non-existent second run in one of his few errors of judgement in the course of his innings. “It was pretty simple really: keeping the straight balls out and trying to score when it was a bit wider or too straight," said Webster in talking about his innings after the day’s play. “The wicket offered a little bit again so it was a really good effort to get the total we did.” 'Good bowling attack' Webster was full of praise for wicketkeeper-batsman Carey for the manner in which he took on the West Indies bowlers. "This series he has been fantastic and it's been a pleasure to be up at the other end," he stated. "We would have loved to get 300-plus and I’m a little bit to blame for not getting us there, but we have a really good bowling attack that bowls with lots of runs on the board and sometimes with not many to defend. We back them 100 percent on this sort of surface." Alzarri Joseph led the West Indies effort with four for 61 while Jayden Seales claimed two for 45 in a bowling attack dominated by pace after left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican was omitted in preference for fast-medium bowler Anderson Phillip. After an indifferent first Test, Joseph was the one to make the early strikes with two wickets, including the returning Steve Smith, while Phillip snared the other as the tourists lost three wickets for three runs midway through the morning session. Following an opening stand of 47, Usman Khawaja was trapped leg-before by Joseph and Sam Konstas drove at Phillip, playing his first Test for 18 months, to offer wicketkeeper Shai Hope a straightforward catch. Smith, who missed the first Test while recovering from the finger injury sustained in the World Test Championship Final against South Africa at Lord’s three weeks earlier, promptly miscued a pull at Joseph to be held by Phillip inches away from the long-leg boundary. Travis Head then joined Cameron Green at 50 for three and the pair took Australia almost to the lunch interval when Green, badly missed by John Campbell at cover, fell two balls later for 26 to Seales via a catch at gully by West Indies captain Roston Chase. Head’s demise shortly after lunch brought in Carey to partner Webster and, not for the first time in this brief series, it proved to be the turning point of the day. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Carey, as usual, was all positivity in a top score of 63 off 81 balls, an innings highlighted by one six and ten fours.

WI vs AUS, 2nd Test: Carey, Webster steady Australia after Windies quicks run riot

India captain Shubman Gill scored a superb maiden Test double-century before stand-in fast bowler Akash Deep reduced England to 13-2 at Edgbaston on Thursday with two wickets in consecutive balls. Gill's 269 was the cornerstone of India's first-innings 587 all out on the second day of the second Test, with England 77-3 at stumps -- a huge deficit of 510 runs. Deep was only featuring after India rested the outstanding Jasprit Bumrah, the world's top-ranked Test bowler but only due to play in three games of this five-match series to minimise the effects of a back injury.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shubman-gill-joins-sehwag-and-dravid-in-list-of-250-score-by-indian-batters-in-away-tests-along-with-1751558781803">Shubman Gill joins Sehwag and Dravid in list of 250+ score by Indian batters in away Tests</a>The 28-year-old Deep conceded 12 runs in his first over, with Zak Crawley hitting two fours. But Deep's second over was a very different story, the paceman's double-wicket maiden leaving England in dire straits at 13-2.He had Ben Duckett, fresh from a superb 149 in England's five-wicket win in the first Test at Headingley, edging to third slip where Gill capped an already brilliant day for himself by holding a fine catch.Next ball Ollie Pope fell for a golden duck when, closing the face of the bat, he nicked Deep to second slip, with KL Rahul clinging on at the second attempt. Joe Root survived the hat-trick delivery.But India, made to pay for dropping several catches in the cordon at Headingley, then held another when Mohammed Siraj had Crawley edging to Karun Nair at first slip, with England now 25-3.Root (18 not out) and Yorkshire team-mate Harry Brook (30 not out) prevented further collapse with an unbroken fourth-wicket stand of 52. &nbsp;But the day belonged to India, bidding for just their fourth series win in England after triumphs in 1971, 1986 and 2007.<h2>Majestic Gill</h2>Earlier, the 25-year-old Gill, in just his second Test as captain, set a new record for the highest score by an India batsman in a Test in England, surpassing the great Sunil Gavaskar's 221 at the Oval back in 1979.Gill also received excellent support from spin-bowling all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja (89) and Washington Sundar in partnerships of 203 and 144 for the sixth and seventh wickets, respectively. Already a Test-best 168 not out at lunch, Gill continued to bat in near flawless fashion in the afternoon.He was especially severe on Shoaib Bashir, cover-driving the off-spinner for four and lofting him for six, with the bowler largely unthreatening against frontline batsmen in a return of 3-167 in 45 overs.A hooked single off fast bowler Josh Tongue, whose two wickets cost 119 runs, took Gill to 200, with the elated skipper bowing to a capacity crowd in celebration.England brought on part-time medium-pacer Brook in a desperate bid to 'buy' a wicket but Gill struck him for three successive fours -- the best a straight drive. But it was occasional off-spinner Root, however, who bowled the recalled Sundar with a delivery that turned and bounced.By that stage Gill had bettered his Test-best score for the second match in a row after making 147 at Headingley.His marathon Edgbaston innings of some eight-and-a-half hours finally ended with a rare false shot when a tired pull off Tongue found Pope at square leg, with India now 574-8. Several England players shook Gill's hand after he had faced 387 balls, including 30 fours and three sixes.India, again sent into bat by England captain Ben Stokes, resumed on 310-5, with Gill 114 not out and Jadeja 41 not out in a stand worth 99 at Wednesday's close after Yashasvi Jaiswal's entertaining 87. Gill had already become just the seventh player to score a century in each of his first two (or more) Tests as captain.His was also, statistically at least, the most secure Test hundred on record in England since analysts Cricviz began keeping such records in 2006.On Wednesday, Gill's false shot percentage was just 3.5 percent. The average when making a hundred in England is 12 percent.But India, batting in ideal sunny conditions on Thursday, now wanted even more runs from Gill and Jadeja after collapses of 7-41 and 6-31 cost them dear at Headingley -- and they got them.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The 28-year-old Deep conceded 12 runs in his first over, with Zak Crawley hitting two fours. But Deep's second over was a very different story, the paceman's double-wicket maiden leaving England in dire straits at 13-2.

India captain Shubman Gill scored a superb maiden Test double-century before stand-in fast bowler Akash Deep reduced England to 13-2 at Edgbaston on Thursday with two wickets in consecutive balls. Gill's 269 was the cornerstone of India's first-innings 587 all out on the second day of the second Test, with England 77-3 at stumps -- a huge deficit of 510 runs. Deep was only featuring after India rested the outstanding Jasprit Bumrah, the world's top-ranked Test bowler but only due to play in three games of this five-match series to minimise the effects of a back injury. Also Read - Shubman Gill joins Sehwag and Dravid in list of 250+ score by Indian batters in away Tests The 28-year-old Deep conceded 12 runs in his first over, with Zak Crawley hitting two fours. But Deep's second over was a very different story, the paceman's double-wicket maiden leaving England in dire straits at 13-2. He had Ben Duckett, fresh from a superb 149 in England's five-wicket win in the first Test at Headingley, edging to third slip where Gill capped an already brilliant day for himself by holding a fine catch. Next ball Ollie Pope fell for a golden duck when, closing the face of the bat, he nicked Deep to second slip, with KL Rahul clinging on at the second attempt. Joe Root survived the hat-trick delivery. But India, made to pay for dropping several catches in the cordon at Headingley, then held another when Mohammed Siraj had Crawley edging to Karun Nair at first slip, with England now 25-3. Root (18 not out) and Yorkshire team-mate Harry Brook (30 not out) prevented further collapse with an unbroken fourth-wicket stand of 52. But the day belonged to India, bidding for just their fourth series win in England after triumphs in 1971, 1986 and 2007. Majestic Gill Earlier, the 25-year-old Gill, in just his second Test as captain, set a new record for the highest score by an India batsman in a Test in England, surpassing the great Sunil Gavaskar's 221 at the Oval back in 1979. Gill also received excellent support from spin-bowling all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja (89) and Washington Sundar in partnerships of 203 and 144 for the sixth and seventh wickets, respectively. Already a Test-best 168 not out at lunch, Gill continued to bat in near flawless fashion in the afternoon. He was especially severe on Shoaib Bashir, cover-driving the off-spinner for four and lofting him for six, with the bowler largely unthreatening against frontline batsmen in a return of 3-167 in 45 overs. A hooked single off fast bowler Josh Tongue, whose two wickets cost 119 runs, took Gill to 200, with the elated skipper bowing to a capacity crowd in celebration. England brought on part-time medium-pacer Brook in a desperate bid to 'buy' a wicket but Gill struck him for three successive fours -- the best a straight drive. But it was occasional off-spinner Root, however, who bowled the recalled Sundar with a delivery that turned and bounced. By that stage Gill had bettered his Test-best score for the second match in a row after making 147 at Headingley. His marathon Edgbaston innings of some eight-and-a-half hours finally ended with a rare false shot when a tired pull off Tongue found Pope at square leg, with India now 574-8. Several England players shook Gill's hand after he had faced 387 balls, including 30 fours and three sixes. India, again sent into bat by England captain Ben Stokes, resumed on 310-5, with Gill 114 not out and Jadeja 41 not out in a stand worth 99 at Wednesday's close after Yashasvi Jaiswal's entertaining 87. Gill had already become just the seventh player to score a century in each of his first two (or more) Tests as captain. His was also, statistically at least, the most secure Test hundred on record in England since analysts Cricviz began keeping such records in 2006. On Wednesday, Gill's false shot percentage was just 3.5 percent. The average when making a hundred in England is 12 percent. But India, batting in ideal sunny conditions on Thursday, now wanted even more runs from Gill and Jadeja after collapses of 7-41 and 6-31 cost them dear at Headingley -- and they got them. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The 28-year-old Deep conceded 12 runs in his first over, with Zak Crawley hitting two fours. But Deep's second over was a very different story, the paceman's double-wicket maiden leaving England in dire straits at 13-2.

IND vs ENG: India pacers put England under pressure after skipper Gill's record double ton

India Test skipper Shubman Gill became only the third Indian batter to score 250 or more runs in an away Test with his 269 against England. Gill reached the milestone on day 2 (Jul 3) of the second Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Before Gill, only Virender Sehwag (twice) and Rahul Dravid had achieved the milestone. Both Sehwag and Dravid scored their 250-plus scores against Pakistan in Pakistan. Gill's 269 is also the third highest score by an Indian in away Tests behind Dravid's 270 and Sehwag's 309, both scored on India tour of Pakistan in 2004.&nbsp;

Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag's 309 against Pakistan in 2004 Multan Test remains the highest score by an Indian batter in away Test. The innings was special as Sehwag became the first Indian batter ever to score a triple ton in Tests. Apart from Sehwag, who has scored two Test triple tons, only Karun Nair has been able to repeat it as well for India.&nbsp;

Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid's 270 in the Rawalpindi Test against Pakistan in 2004 is the second highest score by an Indian batter in away Test. Thanks to Dravid's innings, India posted 600 in reply of Pak's first innings score of 224 and then bowled the hosts out 245 in second innings to win the match by an innings and 131 runs.&nbsp;

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill scored 269 in second Test against England in Edgbaston in 2025 - this is the third highest score by an Indian batter in away Tests. Gill's 269 is also the highest by an Indian skipper in away Test and highest by a player in outside Asia. Gill also became the first Indian skipper to score a Test double ton in England.&nbsp;

Virender Sehwag's 254 is the fourth highest and final 250-plus score by an Indian batter in away Tests. Sehwag scored this total on India tour of Pakistan in 2006 in Lahore.

Before Gill, only Virender Sehwag (twice) and Rahul Dravid had achieved the milestone. Both Sehwag and Dravid scored their 250-plus scores against Pakistan in Pakistan. Gill's 269 is also the third highest score by an Indian in away Tests behind Dravid's 270 and Sehwag's 309.

India Test skipper Shubman Gill became only the third Indian batter to score 250 or more runs in an away Test with his 269 against England. Gill reached the milestone on day 2 (Jul 3) of the second Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Before Gill, only Virender Sehwag (twice) and Rahul Dravid had achieved the milestone. Both Sehwag and Dravid scored their 250-plus scores against Pakistan in Pakistan. Gill's 269 is also the third highest score by an Indian in away Tests behind Dravid's 270 and Sehwag's 309, both scored on India tour of Pakistan in 2004.

Before Gill, only Virender Sehwag (twice) and Rahul Dravid had achieved the milestone. Both Sehwag and Dravid scored their 250-plus scores against Pakistan in Pakistan. Gill's 269 is also the third highest score by an Indian in away Tests behind Dravid's 270 and Sehwag's 309.

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India Test skipper Shubman Gill has started his captaincy stint in some style as he now holds the record of highest Individual score by an Indian captain. Gill (269) surpassed Virat Kohli's 254 not out against on day 2 (Jul 3) of the second Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Gill now also holds the record of highest individual Test score by an Indian batter in England. He also became the first visiting skipper since South Africa's Graeme Smith in 2003 to register 250-plus Test score in England and first Indian skipper ever to score a Test double ton in England.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-shubman-gill-now-first-india-skipper-to-score-test-double-ton-in-england-surpassing-greats-like-kohli-and-ganguly-1751549669835">IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill does what even Kohli couldn't do, joins elite list of visiting skippers</a>Gill's 269 is also the third highest Test score by a visiting skipper in England. Thanks to Gill's marathon innings, India were 564/7 at tea on day 2 of the second Test.<h2>Highest Individual Test Score by Visiting Skippers in England</h2><ul><li>Bob Simpson (Australia) - 311 in 1964</li><li>Graeme Smith (South Africa) - 277 in 2003</li><li>Shubman Gill (India) - 269 in 2025</li><li>Graeme Smith (South Africa) - 259 in 2003</li><li>Billy Murdoch (Australia) - 211 in 1884</li><li>Dudley Nourse (South Africa) - 208 in 1951</li><li>Allan Border (Australia) - 200 not out in 1993</li></ul><h2>Highest Individual Test Score by Indian Skipper</h2><ul><li>Shubman Gill - 269 vs England in 2025</li><li>Virat Kohli - 254 not out vs South Africa in 2019</li><li>Virat Kohli - 243 not out vs Sri Lanka in 2017</li><li>Virat Kohli - 235 not out vs England in 2016</li><li>MS Dhoni - 224 vs Australia in 2013</li><li>Sachin Tendulkar - 217 vs New Zealand in 1999</li></ul>

IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill now also holds the record of highest individual Test score by an Indian batter in England and became the first Indian skipper ever to score a Test double ton in England. 

India Test skipper Shubman Gill has started his captaincy stint in some style as he now holds the record of highest Individual score by an Indian captain. Gill (269) surpassed Virat Kohli's 254 not out against on day 2 (Jul 3) of the second Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Gill now also holds the record of highest individual Test score by an Indian batter in England. He also became the first visiting skipper since South Africa's Graeme Smith in 2003 to register 250-plus Test score in England and first Indian skipper ever to score a Test double ton in England. Also Read - IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill does what even Kohli couldn't do, joins elite list of visiting skippers Gill's 269 is also the third highest Test score by a visiting skipper in England. Thanks to Gill's marathon innings, India were 564/7 at tea on day 2 of the second Test. Highest Individual Test Score by Visiting Skippers in England Bob Simpson (Australia) - 311 in 1964 Graeme Smith (South Africa) - 277 in 2003 Shubman Gill (India) - 269 in 2025 Graeme Smith (South Africa) - 259 in 2003 Billy Murdoch (Australia) - 211 in 1884 Dudley Nourse (South Africa) - 208 in 1951 Allan Border (Australia) - 200 not out in 1993 Highest Individual Test Score by Indian Skipper Shubman Gill - 269 vs England in 2025 Virat Kohli - 254 not out vs South Africa in 2019 Virat Kohli - 243 not out vs Sri Lanka in 2017 Virat Kohli - 235 not out vs England in 2016 MS Dhoni - 224 vs Australia in 2013 Sachin Tendulkar - 217 vs New Zealand in 1999

IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill (269) now also holds the record of highest individual Test score by an Indian batter in England and became the first Indian skipper ever to score a Test double ton in England.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: Gill records highest individual Test score by Indian skipper, goes past Kohli's 2019 record

India Test skipper Shubman Gill has become the first Indian skipper to score a double ton in Tests against England in England. He reached the milestone on day 2 (Jul 3) of the ongoing second Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Overall, Gill is also only the third Indian player ever to score a Test double ton in England behind Sunil Gavaskar (in 1979) and Rahul Dravid (in 2002). Among all visiting teams, Gill's only seventh skipper to score a Test double ton against England in England. This is also Gill's first career double ton and he was eventually dismissed for 269 shortly after tea was called on second day. Thanks to the innings, India were at 587 in their first innings of the Edgbaston Test after being asked to bat first by England skipper Ben Stokes.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-white-ball-captain-harry-brook-opens-up-on-ipl-suspension-says-it-was-an-incredibly-difficult-decision-1751530124260">England white-ball captain Harry Brook opens up on IPL suspension, says 'It was an incredibly difficult decision'</a> Gill has also overtaken Sunil Gavaskar's record of highest individual score by an Indian in England in Tests. Gavaskar had scored 221 on tour of 1979 while Dravid had scored 2017 in 2002 to become the second Indian batter to have a Test double ton in England.<h2>List of Indian batters to score Test double hundred in England</h2><ul><li>Sunil Gavaskar - 221 in 1979</li><li>Rahul Dravid - 202 in 2002</li><li>Shubman Gill - 269 in 2025</li></ul><h2>List of visiting skippers to sore Test double hundred in England</h2><ul><li>Bob Simpson (Australia) - 311 in 1964</li><li>Graeme Smith (South Africa) - 277 in 2003</li><li>Graeme Smith (South Africa) - 259 in 2003</li><li>Billy Murdoch (Australia) - 211 in 1884</li><li>Dudley Nourse (South Africa) - 208 in 1951</li><li>Allan Border (Australia) - 200 not out in 1993</li><li>Shubman Gill (India) - 269 in 2025</li></ul>

Gill is also only the third Indian player ever to score a Test double ton in England behind Sunil Gavaskar (in 1979) and Rahul Dravid (in 2002). Among all visiting teams, Gill's only seventh skipper to score a Test double ton against England in England. 

India Test skipper Shubman Gill has become the first Indian skipper to score a double ton in Tests against England in England. He reached the milestone on day 2 (Jul 3) of the ongoing second Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Overall, Gill is also only the third Indian player ever to score a Test double ton in England behind Sunil Gavaskar (in 1979) and Rahul Dravid (in 2002). Among all visiting teams, Gill's only seventh skipper to score a Test double ton against England in England. This is also Gill's first career double ton and he was eventually dismissed for 269 shortly after tea was called on second day. Thanks to the innings, India were at 587 in their first innings of the Edgbaston Test after being asked to bat first by England skipper Ben Stokes. Also Read - England white-ball captain Harry Brook opens up on IPL suspension, says 'It was an incredibly difficult decision' Gill has also overtaken Sunil Gavaskar's record of highest individual score by an Indian in England in Tests. Gavaskar had scored 221 on tour of 1979 while Dravid had scored 2017 in 2002 to become the second Indian batter to have a Test double ton in England. List of Indian batters to score Test double hundred in England Sunil Gavaskar - 221 in 1979 Rahul Dravid - 202 in 2002 Shubman Gill - 269 in 2025 List of visiting skippers to sore Test double hundred in England Bob Simpson (Australia) - 311 in 1964 Graeme Smith (South Africa) - 277 in 2003 Graeme Smith (South Africa) - 259 in 2003 Billy Murdoch (Australia) - 211 in 1884 Dudley Nourse (South Africa) - 208 in 1951 Allan Border (Australia) - 200 not out in 1993 Shubman Gill (India) - 269 in 2025

Gill (269) is also only the third Indian player ever to score a Test double ton in England behind Sunil Gavaskar (in 1979) and Rahul Dravid (in 2002). Among all visiting teams, Gill's only seventh skipper to score a Test double ton against England in England.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill does what even Kohli couldn't do, joins elite list of visiting skippers

There are some players in Indian sports history who have been awarded honorary rank in Indian armed forces and police for their outstanding service to Indian sports. Here's a look at the seven players who balanced cricket with armed forces and police.

There are some players in Indian sports history who have been awarded honorary rank in Indian armed forces and police for their outstanding service to Indian sports. Here's a look at the seven players who balanced cricket with armed forces and police.

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Shubman Gill, with a hundred in Edgbaston vs England, joined the list of Indian skipper with most Test hundreds as skipper outside India. The first Indian to do so was Sunil Gavaskar and last one was Virat Kohli.

IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill, with a hundred in Edgbaston, joined the list of Indian skipper with most Test hundreds as skipper outside India. The first Indian to do so was Sunil Gavaskar and last one was Virat Kohli.

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